Longevity

A way of life

Longevity is a 2 days workshop with 4 sessions : the first on Saturday at 10:30 am, the second on Saturday at 4:00 pm, the third on Sunday at 8:00 am and the last on Sunday at 10:30 am.

The average life span has lengthened a lot in recent years, but not its quality. The last decades of life are often accompanied by pain, illness and disability.
Even though the pharmaceutical system and modern science have made great strides to keep us alive, they do not seem to be able to improve their quality..The answer may be simpler than expected: movement.
Yes, but what type of movement? Muscle strength and fitness of our cardio/respiratory system seem to be two fundamental parameters for our well-being.
Let's find out together how to train to be able to feel better for as long as possible, in two days divided between strength training, jogs at dawn and chats.

DATES

Location: Cascina Bellaria, Sezzadio (AL)
Instructor: Franco Chiesa

september 13 - 14, 2025

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⭐ EARLY BIRD PRICE ⭐

€ 220 👉 € 180

Discounts available until 30/06/2025

Registrations are open subject to availability.
50% discount if you attend the course for the second time.

INFORMATION

Two of the most important metrics in assessing an individual's health and ability to live longer and better, are muscle strength and aerobic capacity.

These parameters can be measured in various ways; in specialist literature they are often evaluated through two measurements such as Grip Strength, measured with specific dynamometers, and VO2Max (maximum oxygen consumption), detected by oxygen exchange meters (metabolimeter) during specific work protocols.

The concept behind this workshop is to explore and have a clearer overview of how to train and improve these two parameters that are so important for our health.

Timetable
The retreat starts at 10.00 on the first day and it ends at 14.30 on the last day. Staying at the course location is not required. To receive the diploma it is mandatory to attend all sessions.

DIPLOMA

Longevity course is open to everyone. At the end of the course we issue a Certificate of Attendance.
For those enrolled in the Hari Yoga Teacher Training, Longevity allows to accrue 20 training credits for the YA 300-hour diploma.

schedule

Programma

Longevity Chap. 1: General Strength

Strength training with free loads to deepen technique and development of training fundamentals.

Longevity Chap. 2: Vo2Max

Running training to discover how to balance and plan our daily outings between high and low intensity (polarized system a possible solution), example of a high-intensity training such as an uphill sprint.

Longevity Chap. 3: Endurance

Running training To maximize the capacity of our aerobic system, we will discover how important it is to know how to go slowly and we will learn some tricks not to leave our famous aerobic zone (Z2).

Longevity Chap. 4: General Strength

Strength training, after exploring the fundamentals of the technique, we will discover together how strong our body is through some collective tests.

BIO INSEGNANTE

FRANCO CHIESA
I graduated in Sports Science at S.U.I.S.M. "Interfaculty University School in Sports Sciences" in 2008; the Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Eastern Piedmont AMEDEO AVOGADRO in 2012 and the Diploma of Osteopathy (D.O.) at E.O.M. Escuela de Osteopatia de Madrid in 2020. I was Assistant Professor (Subject Expert) at S.U.I.S.M. Interfaculty University School in Motor Sciences and Speaker at the National Congress A.I.R.M. Italian Association of Hand Rehabilitation winning the 1st prize in the youth section. I work as a physiotherapist and osteopath with Susan Ostano at our studio in Biella. As a Performance Therapist I follow the group of Olympic athletes of the speed and hurdles specialties led by Marco Airale based in Padua and I train endurance athletes in Trail/running, cycling and triathlon sports, offering remote coaching services, tests and field evaluations.

LOCATION

Longevity takes place at Cascina Bellaria (Italy).
Cascina Bellaria is a place where the green lawn blends in the vastness of the sky. The farmhouse is located on an open plan from where both dawn and sunset light can be enjoyed at their best. The food offered is simple and natural as well as delicious and prepared with love.
It’s a place open to creativity where live music, dj sets and shows are regular features.
A place where to relax by the pool or pamper yourself with a massage from our SPA.